Family Law Section
The Family Law Section of the Idaho State Bar designs and sponsors statewide seminars on timely topics and practice updates. The section meets the first Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. either via telephone conference OR at The Law Center, 525 W. Jefferson Street - Boise (determined prior to each monthly meeting).
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Council Members
ChairpersonJoanne Margaret Kibodeaux Vice ChairpersonLois Katherine Fletcher Secretary/TreasurerLisa B. Rodriguez Past ChairpersonLinda Louise Blackwelder Pall |
At Large Council Members Debra J. Alsaker-Burke Melanie Elise Baillie Jennifer Kay Brumley Thomas Ferron Dial Michael J. Kraynick Karin Rosalind Seubert Stephen Andrew Stokes Frederick George Zundel |
Section Membership
If you are interested in joining the Family Law Section, complete the Section Registration Form 
and retunr with payment to Dayna Ferrero at the Idaho State Bar, PO Box 895, Boise, Idaho 83701. Membership dues are as follows:
2013 Standard Membership Dues: $30
Attorneys admitted to ISB less than 5 years: $10
Law Students: $10
OTHER SECTION MATERIALS
Family Law Section By-Laws
Family Law Section Listerv
Family Law Section Award of Distinction Recipients
Meetings & Events
SECTION MEETINGS
The Family Law Section meets at 12:30 p.m. (MT) on the first Wednesday of the month either via telephone conference OR at The Law Center, 525 W. Jefferson Street - Boise. Participation via telephone conference is also available for the months that the section meets at The Law Center. Dates for upcoming meetings are listed below.
September 13, 2013 - The Law Center
October 2, 2013 - Telephone Conference
November 6, 2013 - The Law Center
To participate in the next scheduled meeting, you may RSVP at least 24-hours in advance, via email to Dayna Ferrero. A meeting agenda and/or any additional materials (if available) will be provided to all participants via email prior to the meeting and posted online for reference. NOTE: Section meeting dates/location are subject to change.
EVENTS
Thursday, July 18 (in conjunction with the ISB Annual Meeting)
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Seasons of Coeur d'Alene, 209 Lakeside Avenue - Coeur d'Alene
Family Law Section Award of Distinction Award Reception
Meeting Minutes
April 12, 2013 |
January 13, 2012 |
Announcements
Idaho's Child Proective Act and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Statutes
In the 2013 session, the Idaho Legislature approved amendments to Idaho’s Child Protective Act and Termination of Parent-Child Relationship Statutes. In addition, the Idaho Supreme Court recently approved amendments to several Idaho Juvenile Rules that relate to child protection cases. The amendments include changes in the appointment of counsel for children and guardians ad litem, clarification of the definition of aggravated circumstances, projected timelines for the completion of reunification, guardianship and adoption, changes in the timing of the petition for termination of parental rights, moving provisions regarding the case and permanency plans to the Child Protective Act from the Idaho Juvenile Rules, as well as other amendments. The amendments to the statutes and rules are effective July 1, 2013.
Deputy Legal Counsel Position - Idaho Judicial Branch
The Idaho Judicial Branch is currently recruiting for Deputy Legal Counsel with emphasis in the areas of family law, child protection, juvenile justice, and guardianship and conservatorships. Application packets must be received by Thursday, July 11, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. (MDT). For more information, select: DEPUTY LEGAL COUNSEL
Community Resources
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Disclaimer
The Family Law Section of the Idaho State Bar presents information on this web site as a service to our members and others who provide legal services to or are interested in the fields of family law. Our goal is to provide information, education and networking in this complex and wide ranging area of the law.
While we strive to be accurate and timely, and therefore hope to be a valuable resource to users of this site, nothing contained herein should be construed as legal advice and we make no warranty or guarantee concerning the accuracy or reliability of the content at this site or the other sites to which we link.